Port Harcourt, Rivers – Rotimi Amaechi, the former minister of transportation and an ex-governor of Rivers state, has commented on the political crisis rocking the state, particularly on the rift between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the immediate past governor Nyesom Wike.
In a viral video seen by TimesNow.com.ng, Amaechi maintained that Governor Fubara appeared to be more popular than Wike because he is anti-Wike, and many of the people in the state are tired of the former governor.
Amaechi recognised that Wike is still politically strong in the state, particularly at the grassroots, but noted that he was not ready to join either of the warring parties. He stated that no politician is big without grassroots support.
The former minister’s statement reads in part:
Recall that Amaechi and Wike were allies before they fell out after the former dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Wike, who succeeded Amaechi as governor of Rivers state, nominated and worked for Governor Fubara’s election.
However, barely six months into office, Fubara fell apart with Wike, and the majority of the state House of Assembly members were behind the former governor.
See the video of the former governor here:
TimesNow.com.ng earlier reported that the APC caretaker chairman in Rivers state, Tony Okocha, has been knocked over his infrastructural comment under Governor Fubara.
Pro-Democracy Coalition of Nigeria criticised the opposition leader in the state concerning projects inherited by Governor Fubara.
The group described the chairman of the APC as a serial liar who was seeking media attention.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
